Betting Line:Bettors looking to side with UCLA in this one found them as 2.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Bovada before gametime.

Power Rankings / Prediction:According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 136-ranked Bruins and the No. 32-rated Aztecs in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 83-78 win for the Aztecs on Saturday.

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How They Match Up:The game also pits UCLA's No. 39-ranked offense, averaging 78 PPG, against a Aztecs defense that ranks No. 12 at 53.2 PPG. The Bruins field goal percentage has averaged 46.5% so far, more than the Aztecs marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.7% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, San Diego State owns the country's No. 25-rated mark, allowing 52 points per game on the highway. UCLA, on the other hand, rates No. 87 in scoring at home.

Last time out for San Diego State, they were a 66-60 winner as they battled USC on the road. They covered in the match as a 2-point favorite. San Diego State earned a 66-60 victory over USC on Sunday, getting 17 points from James Rahon at Galen Center.

Last time out for UCLA, they were an 82-56 winner as they battled CS Northridge at home. They covered in the match as a 14.5-point favorite. The Bruins blew out CS Northridge on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in an 82-56 win at Pauley Pavilion.

San Diego State Aztecs Trends:When playing on Saturday are 8-2After playing USC are 3-1After a win are 8-2

UCLA Bruins Trends:When playing on Saturday are 6-4Before playing Texas are 3-0After playing CS Northridge are 4-1After a win are 4-6

A few Aztecs at Bruins trends to consider:UCLA is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games UCLA is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Next up:San Diego State home to Texas Southern, Monday, December 3UCLA at Texas, Saturday, December 8

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